World History questions with answers

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Questions asked in State PSC and UPSC prelims, by topic. Each topic also has notes to read.

1. The great museum (Mouseion) at Alexandria founded by Ptolemy I Soter early in the 3rd Century BCE was situated in - - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Archaeology and Museums Dept. Exam 2023 (Curator) 2023
2. The 'Sphinx' is associated withAsked in TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICER(TIO) 2017
3. Archaeologists have recently discovered a 7000-year-old prehistoric settlement in which one of the following countries ?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2024
4. The first metal used by man was:Asked in APPSC Draughtman 2008
5. The manufacture of real paper in china can be creadited to:Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 1995
6. Great Wall of China was built as protection against theAsked in TRAINED GRADUATE TEACHER (TGT) 2018
7. Which are the main cradles of civilizations which have shaped the destinies of mankind? 1. China 2. Indian Sub-continent 3. The Fertile Crescent (Egypt and Mesopotamia) 4. The Mediterranean (Greece and Rome) Select the correct answer using the code below:Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2023
8. Most of the early civilizations evolved inAsked in Agricultural Development Officer, Agriculture Department
9. The cylindrical stone seals were used in which civilization ?Asked in UPSC NDA 2 2016
10. There is similarity in AVESTA RIGVEDA. To which region Avesta belongs ?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2008
11. City life began in Mesopotamia. The land lies between two rivers. The rivers areAsked in GS CompApp RA 09 2024 1009 2024
12. During 10000 BC, the population of the world wasAsked in BPSC Prelims Exam 63rd
13. Which of the following branch deals with the reconstruction of the history of the earth? - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in Archaeology and Museums Dept. Exam 2023 (Exploration and Excavation Officer) 2023
14. Select the correct sequence of the geographical Periods/Era using the codes given below : - (A) Triassic $\rightarrow$ Jurassic $\rightarrow$ Cretaceous - (B) Paleozoic $\rightarrow$ Mesozoic $\rightarrow$ Cenozoic - (C) Devonian $\rightarrow$ Silurian $\rightarrow$ Carboniferous Codes :Asked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2018
15. Who was the Greek philosopher to be sentenced to death by poisoning?Asked in LAW OFFICER CUM JUNIOR DRAFTSMAN 2018
16. Which one of the following tribes use 'Iglu' for shelter ?Asked in Group C Exam 2011
17. Vedda tribe is found in ______________ .Asked in Jail Warders Exam 2022
18. Who is the most powerful God in the Greek pantheon?Asked in LAW OFFICER CUM JUNIOR DRAFTSMAN 2018
19. Tin famous book " 1'he Alphabet" was written byAsked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009
20. _____ is known as 'The Father of History'.Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2021
21. The Parthians originated from which of the following countries?Asked in Agriculture Development Officer 2021
22. Which of the following Greek historians has been called the ‘Father of History’?Asked in Civil Judge 2018
23. Which numeral does "Alpha" in Greek numeral system stand for?Asked in LAW OFFICER CUM JUNIOR DRAFTSMAN 2018
24. The greatest Contribution to eastern roman emperor Justinian was in the field of:Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 1995
25. Which of the following statements about the usage of the term 'barbarian' is/are correct? 1. It is derived from the Greek word 'barbaros' which means a non-Greek. 2. Romans used the term for the Germanic tribes, the Gauls and the Huns. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2018